Explore the Family Name Moradi
The meaning of Moradi
Muslim (Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Morad. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Hamid, Mohammad, Saeed, Alireza, Amir, Saied, Ahmad, Atour, Ezat, Farid, Fattah.
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How common is the last name Moradi in the United States?
The surname Moradi has seen a significant rise in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Moradi was ranked 40,465th in popularity but climbed to 29,740th by 2010, an impressive leap of 26.5%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 509 in 2000 to 791 in 2010, an increase of 55.4%. The proportion of people named Moradi per 100,000 also grew by 42.11% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #29,740 | 26.5% |
| Count | 509 | 791 | 55.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.27 | 42.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moradi
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Moradi identify as White, with little change between 2000 and 2010 (81.34% to 81.54%). A notable growth was observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which almost doubled from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.9% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races remained fairly stable at around 13%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 14.41%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Moradi surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.34% | 81.54% | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 13.16% | 13.02% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 3.03% | -14.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.9% | 93.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |